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Arum

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa
4.6
(390 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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Arum is the FYN Group's contemporary, fire-focused restaurant on Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Travis Finch with guidance from chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. The restaurant occupies the historic Werf building, the estate's original 1812 cellar, and draws from Boschendal's regenerative and biodynamic farming practices, working with seasonal ingredients, whole-animal butchery, and live-fire cooking - bringing a bold farm-to-fire dining experience to the valley.

The beverage programme at Arum draws inspiration from the farm and Boschendal wines. Group Sommelier and Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé collaborated with Boschendal's winemakers on the Arum Special Series, single-variety wines exclusive to the restaurant and available by the glass and bottle.

Arum Bar is a design-forward space, the centrepiece of which is the bar itself - a piece of functional art created by artist Driaan Claassen. Behind the bar Hugé serves up a host of innovative cocktails, with a bar snacks menu which highlights farm-grown ingredients. The perfect setting to move on to after a day in the Winelands, or to begin your evening before dinner.

Arum serves lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. The bar is open from 12:00 to 22:00 daily.

Solo diners and groups larger than 14 should contact the restaurant directly to arrange reservations.

Tables are held for 15 minutes past the reservation time. Walk-ins are welcome.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar without a restaurant reservation. Arum offers corkage.

Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, 7681
+27 79 640 5284 | info@arum.co.za
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 | Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 | Bar: 12:00 – 22:00

Children of any age are welcome at breakfast and lunch. Children older than 10 may join for dinner. We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30

Specials

Arum Spring Special - Lunch

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months. Available until 24th Sept.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 14:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Arum Spring Special - Dinner

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months. Available until 24th Sept.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Reviews (390)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Kylee L. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Sep 26
    We booked into Arum for our 25th Wedding Anniversary having high expectations as Arum launched itself off the back of Fyn head chef Peter Tempelhoff. We had dined at Fyn previously and had high hopes which didn't quite deliver. I rang mid afternoon to change my booking from 6.30pm to a later time. Was given serious run around on the phone with ummm and ahhhh and was made to feel like a serious inconvenience. We were told there was a table of 20 booked and the kitchen would have difficulty accommodating. So we delayed our arrival by 1 hour because of this. We then arrived at 7.30pm there was the table of 20 and barely anyone else. That fact alone just made me upset because what kitchen cannot work on 20 covers and 2 more additional covers at the same time in a restaurant that had it been full could be juggling up to 100+ covers in an evening? Breads came out and within two bites of this our entrees arrived. Poorly planned as WE arranged for our glass of MCC to accompany our breads and move on to our red wine for the springbok and fillet. Food wise, the springbok entree was not small. It was minute. Packed a serious flavour punch which was great. Tempura mushrooms were cold and under seasoned. Beef Fillet. On par with other fine dining. I never ask for salt but had to for the potato cubes which were just weird. No seasoning at all and the insides were texturally very slimy - almost as it that had been overworked and undercooked at the same time somehow. Olive jus was delicious but very stingy with the jus, and more of the jus would have elevated the dish and added much needed seasoning and depth of flavour. Best course was dessert which my husband said was the best he has had in many many years (honey). The choc orange for me was also very good. Service was great, but please do not interrupt diners when deep in conversation just to ask if "everything is alright?". It stops our beautiful conversation in it's tracks. Rather wait when topping up wine.

  • Phakama R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Sep 26
    Would like to thank the Arum staff for making this fine dinning experience soo pleasurable, really appreciate how welcoming everyone was and not to mention the exquisite delicacies, with stunning aesthetically pleasing interiors. Definitely a must 🥂

  • Anneri M. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Sep 26
    Our visit to Arum was good, but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to our expectations. As big fans of the Peter Tempelhoff Group, we arrived with high expectations, especially as we were celebrating a milestone birthday. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty, and the winter special offers excellent value. That said, there were a few aspects that left us feeling slightly underwhelmed. The winter menu has predetermined starters featuring fairly adventurous ingredients. We aren't particularly fond of game meat or octopus, and although we requested a substitution to beetroot, it initially seemed to be an issue before it was eventually accommodated. The service ambassadors also seemed somewhat under pressure, which unfortunately affected the overall atmosphere. While everyone was professional, the service lacked the warmth and ease we have come to expect from a fine dining experience. The biggest disappointment was the birthday celebration. We had mentioned the occasion in advance, but the birthday cake only arrived once we had already paid the bill and were preparing to leave. By then, the moment had unfortunately passed, and it didn't feel particularly special. The cake itself was also the same dessert we had already been served. Overall, it was a pleasant meal with good food, but the overall experience didn't quite match the standard we have come to expect from the Peter Tempelhoff Group. We left feeling a little underwhelmed and, while it wasn't a bad experience, it's probably not somewhere we would return to for a special occasion or actively recommend based on our experience.

  • Dawn H. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    Could not have wished for a better experience Excellent

  • Chris H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Sep 26
    Everything was absolutely perfect! Our waitron was top excellent. Food was delicious. Though I did indicate it was our first year wedding anniversary on the day which is why we came which front of house obviously missed.

  • Matt B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Food above average, the wine excellent, as was the service. The interior design changes in the stoep area were underwhelming. The changes to the Heritage and pub areas were superb.

  • Wendy L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    The idea of charging for bread service and water service is unpallatable

  • Björn T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Good experience. Quantity could have been more for our young adults.

  • Penelope S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    An excellent start to our short stay at Boschendal.

  • Charles C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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